Indiana

Indiana Unveils New Laws Boosting Work-Based Learning and Protecting Farmland as Summer Begins

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — As the balmy months of summer usher in fresh beginnings, Indiana residents are introduced to a slew of new laws that commenced this week. The legislature has passed a range of measures poised to touch on everything from education to agricultural security. One of the standout initiatives includes the expansion of work-based learning opportunities for Indiana high school students. Todd Huston, House Speaker (R-Fishers), revealed that more students will now have access to a Career Scholarship Account, armed with $5,000 to support internships, apprenticeships, and related expenses. Huston emphasized the value of … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Former Indiana Assistant Principal

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NEW ALBANY, Ind. — A federal judge has postponed a settlement conference and pushed back the trial date for a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliation by the Seymour Community School Corp. Former Seymour High School Assistant Principal Catherine DuBois claims she faced unfair treatment following her attempt to aid a distressed employee. The case, unfolding in the U.S. District Court in New Albany, centers on DuBois, whose contract was not renewed by the school district after an incident in 2022 where she intervened on behalf of an instructional aide experiencing an emotional crisis. DuBois … Read more

Cheers to Change: Indiana Bars Set to Revive Happy Hour Specials Under New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS — Starting July 1, bars in Indiana will be allowed to reintroduce happy hours, offering drink specials for limited hours each week, following the lifting of a longstanding restriction. This change comes as part of a new law signed by Governor Eric Holcomb in March after receiving significant bipartisan support during the last legislative session. The reinstated provision permits bars across the state to offer discounted drinks for up to four hours a day and a total of 15 hours per week, though specials are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. This … Read more

Indiana Ushers in Sweeping Legislative Changes Starting July: New Protocols for Child Safety, Education, and Workforce Laws Take Effect

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Columbus, IN — As the calendar flips to July, Indiana is set to implement a slate of new laws that cover a wide range of issues, from enhancing protections for young children to making adjustments in education and workplace regulations. Starting Monday, one of the most discussed new statutes is focused on establishing safe baby courts. Authored by Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, these specialized courts aim to address the needs of children age 5 and under who are experiencing abuse and neglect. Lauer, a member of the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, explains … Read more